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Life Church Barnton
Annual Accounting Statement
For the twelve months ending 31 December 2023
Registered charity number: 1051803
Charity Name: Barnton Pentecostal Church

Contents
Le8al and Administrat
ve Information
Report of the Trustees
Financial Review
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
io
Balance Sheet
li
Notes to the Financial Statements
Legal and Administrative Information
Legal Charity Name:
Barnton Pentecostal Church
Known as:
Life Church- Barnton
Charity Web Site..
www.lifechurchbarnton.co.uk
Re8lStered charity number:
1051803
For financial year commencin8.'
or financial year endin8 On:
ljanuary 2023
31 December 2023
harity's Principal Address:
Blackcroft Avenue, 8arnton, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4HP
rust bankers:
National Westminster Bank Ltd., The Bull Rin8, Northwich.
Cheshire CW9 5BN
dependent Examiner:
Grace Accounting, 14 Holly Drive, Coventry, 018 3QA
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Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Life Church - Barnton
The Trustees present their annual report together wlth the flnanclal statements for the twelve months ended
31 December 2023.
The charity carries Out its activitles under the banner of Life Church - Barnton.
Reference and Administrative Information
Governlng Document.. The objectives, organisation, management an(J operations of Life Church Barnton is
governed by a deed of trust, the original of which is held at Kingdom Bank in Nottin8ham.
Fellowship relationship: Life Church Barnton remains in relationship and fellowship with the churches formin8
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 information 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 holdin8 trustees who stand possessed of all the property of the trust.
Nam•
offi￿ (if any)
Dates acted. If not for
whole year
Name of person
entitled to appoint
trustees
Rev Stephen Thomas
Rev Andrew Taylor
Rev Andrew Webb
Trustee
Trnslee
Trustee IChaimian}
New Trustees are made aware of the work of the charity ahead of joining the board. This includes being fullv
briefed about the vision and purpose of the charity and being 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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Rlsk Management
Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been e5tabllshed to mStigale the Tisks the charity fa￿5. Internal
control risks are mlnlmised by ihe Implementatlon of procedures for authori5ation of all transactions and
projects.
Due to the current slze of the charity. the trustees believe the risks to Ihe charity to be small,
Controls used by the charity Include:
Formal agendas for all Board activities
Strategic planning, bud8eting and management accounting
Formal written policies
Memorandums of Understanding with partner organisations
Clear authorisation and appraisal levels
Charitable Objertives
The main objects of the trust remain those of the proclamation and furtherance of the Christian 8ospel 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 fit:
To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preseNe good health by the provision of
funds, goods or services of any kind includin8 the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the
United Kin8dom 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 Llfe Church - Bafnton
Activltles and achlevements of the charity during the year
The charity has had an amailng 2023, overcomln8 challenges and Inlroducln8 new ways of working lo Khieve Ouf
8oa15 tO8eiher as a 8rowlng church.
Early In 2023 we created a new post ol "Projec15 Managerf to admlnistrate and plan Ouf childrerf5 and yO￿h
8roup5 and alleviate the workload ol the senlor mln15teT. The role Is part time and has been in place Irom March
2023 and has continued into 2024. This role has been taken up by Emily Whitakef who has with great enthus4yn
helped to enlar8e these projects and helped our them be refocused and restructured.
Also in March 2023. Bess Isaiah became our Restore Charity Shop Manager. This is al￿ a part time role. and she
has restructured the shop and café and brought great energy to the projects increasin8 both footfall arml reienue.
She has also continued into 2024 bringing continuity and slren8th to the projects.
Our Rainbows project for preschool a8ed children and their carers has continued to increase in number and has
great sense of family as well as operating all inclusively serving our local community-
Ignite is our Youth Project engaging students in high school. We have seen a steady increase in numbers as well as
retainin8 a core 8roup of around 12 students. We offer a wide range of activities (Pool, Table Tennis. Game
Stations) as well as inspiring them with interactive sessions to encourage self-discovery. talents. gifts and social
awareness as well as an introduction to faith for those interested.
We opened a new project for children in School years 1 - 6 called Tribes. The children stay for a magazine Style
pro8ram of fun and games with ministry during some sessions to en8a8e the children with some of the exciting
bible stories that capture the imagination and inspire to discover more of the faith journey. Numerical growth has
been steady with a session averaging 10- 14 children each week.
A team from Weaverham High School joined the Senior Minister Andy on a mission trip to Bucharest. Romania
during May. The team comprised of two teaching staff including the head of RE and ten year 10 students. The
team donated over £l.000 of Samsun8 IT equipment, special toys and educational resources to help students with
Autism at the Help Autism project. They also financed and joined eight staff and 18 children from the project on
trips to the Bucharest Zoo and also to an adventure Park outside of Bucharest in the countryside engaging in a
range of activities including a "Treenazium" The team also took the train to Brasov in Transylvania to discover
this medieval town with its history and stunning location. The trip was an amazin8 success.
During the summer we had a fun day to engage our local community that the church financed and worked
together to bring a free event to our community. Over 2(Kl people attended on the day and was a 8reat success.
Church attendance again slowly shows increase with a group of families formin8 the re8ular church family that
are working together to further Christ's Kingdom in our locality- There is a real sense of togetherness based in
love and mutual support.
Durin8 the autumn we worked together to remove the old carpet covering the main hall (an exhaustin8 task) and
then had a new carpet installed that has created a great new look. We also built stud walls either side of the sta8e
to frame the area and create a storage space for equipment used every week. With the addition of curtains to
cover the storage area and equipment the hall looks amazing.
We are very thankful to all those who belong to the church and 8ive so generously to make the church financially
viable. We also look at ways to increase revenue from room rental and external hirers that is also showing an
increase over 2023 into 2024.

Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Life Church Barnton
Our thanks to the support of our Trustees, Andy Webb, Steve Thomas and Andy Taylor durin8 2023 and to
everyone who is part of our Llfe Church familv.
We see 2023 being a positive year for our church and charity serving one-another and our local community in love
and having a fun time together achleving our 8oals.
Andrew Webb
Chair of Trustees.
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Trustees. Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Life Church - Barnton
Financial Review
Prlncipal Funding Sources
Total restricted and unrestricted gift5 and donations in the 12-month period to 31 December 2023 amounted to
£60,647 12022.. £169.7151. Unrestricted income amounted to £51,728 {2022: £159,373) of which £Nil {2022:
£112.9201 related to the proceeds of the Sale of 101 Runcorn Road, Barnton. Restricted income amounted to
£8,91912022- £10,342). predominantly missions 8ivin8 and the receipt of 3 £91X)12022.' £1,51)Jl 8rant.
Expenses of £76,94812022.' £ICrf),6551 were incurred, of which £67,47812022: £91,853) related to unrestrirted
expenditure, including the repayment of short-term loans of £Nil12022: £21.1631, £9,47012022'. £8.8021 related
to restricted expenditure.
In the period to 31 December 2023. net outgoing resources amounted to £16,301 12022: incomin8 resources
£69,060) of which the unrestricted deficit amounted to £15,75012022= surplus £67,520) and the restricted deficit
amounted to £55112022-. surplus £1,540). £1.301 was transferred from the Restricted Fund in the year. As at 31
December 2023, the church had total cash funds available to it of £59.544120221= £75.845) of which £58,394
12022: £75.4451 was classified as unrestricted and £1,15012022- £4Crf)l as restricted.
There were no outstanding loans or mortgages by the charity.
Investment Policy
Aside from building and retaining a prudent amount in reseryes each year, most of the Charitvs 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 Charit¢s main banking facilities. If substantial funds are built up ahead of being deployed to
outwork the Charity's objectives, the trustees will Consider low risk bank overnight dep051tary facilities.
Reserves Policy
The policy of the church is to keep, in reserve funds, the equivalent to three months average running costs. The
church seeks to be prudent with its finance5 and is aware of the possibility 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
emer8ency needs as they af ise. For thi5 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 funds are kept at this level the Trustees
have a8reed 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
quarterly at the Trustees meeting.
At the balance sheet date, the church holds. in unrestricted cash reserves, cash in excess of its reserves
requirement.
The board of trustees have approved the report above.
Signed:
Full Name: Andrew Webb
PosStlon: Chalr of Trustees
Oate:
P•yTotiJ

Independent Examiners Report
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2023
Llfe Church - BaTnton Charily NumbeT 1051803
Report to the truslees I member5 of Barnton Pentecoslal Church
Re815tered Charlty number.. 1051803
For accounts ¢overln8 twelve-rnonth perlod ended.. 31 Decembef 2023 prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.
Respective responsibllities ol trustees and IndopL'ndent Examiner
The charlty's tTU5tees con51der that an audltls not requlred for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
2011 Aetl and that an independent examinatlon Is needed. It 15 my Tesponsibilily to.. examine the accounts under section 145
of the 2011 Act,. to follow the procedures lald down In ihe general Directions given by the Charity Commission undef sertion
14515llbl of the 2011 Act,. and to state whether partlcular matlers 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 record5 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 procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit and consequently no opinion 15 given a5 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 staiemenl
In connection with my examination. no matter ha5 come to my attention..
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the reqLbiTements'.
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act.. and to prepare accounts which accord with the
accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Att have not been met: or
121 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
In connertion with my examination, no other matter, except that referred to in the above paragiaphs, have come to mv
attention..
111 Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement5
lal to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act- and
Ibl to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records and to comply with the accountin8 requirements of the 2011
Act have not been met: or
21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Name:
Gface Accounti
Date..
4 October 2024
Address:
Grace Accounting, Ryton on Ounsmore, Wanvickshire
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Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2023
Life Church - Barnton Charity Number 1051803
Secllon A
Recelpts
Unrestrlcted Funds
Breakdown Using Own Analy81•
2023
2023
2022
2022
R•ulpts Irom Tradlnq A¢iivlU
Refresh Cafe Incomo
Cost ol Sal85
Conthbvlkjn from Refresh
3.6
2.411
2.158
1.876
1.239
Res1￿8 Income
C05t ol Sales
Conlrtbulion from Restore
15.758
220
14.861
Glft• & Voluntary R•c•lpt•
&fts Trthes & Offerings
In¢cMne Tax Recovery on Gift
Subscriptions & Fees
Grfts in Kin¢J & Legacies
11.561
3,643
14,151
2.762
21.91
R•c•lpt• •arn•d from a•Mt*
Rents Recwved
9.480
8,517
8.51
Oth•r R•e•Spt•
Sundry Incc¥ne
Bank Inleresl Rece
Sale ol Assets
Loans Received
2.205
112,920
2,926
114.
TOTAL RECEIPTS
Payments
51.728
159.37
8r•akdtrATn Uslng ¢>*n Analysls
2023
2023
2022
2022
Mlniltry & PA*•lon Paym•nl•
Ministy Salwi•s & Ejwbses
Jnior Church & Evangdism
Subs & Donat￿$ to UK Ministii&s
Contn"buthJns to knG Funds
24.824
23.353
747
413
612
612
25.￿5
25,125
Paym•nt8 for Admlnlslr•tlon,
Prop•rty, Publicity and
Mana9•m•nt
Tèlephone, Stall￿ery. & Post
Rent. Rates. Light & Heat
vertisiryJ
Propety Ewses arbd Insurance
Bank chaf9es
Intemel Costs
Office SaLaries & Ewse8
Legal 8 AccountiThJ Charges
Plant & EQuip￿ent Costs
Catering. Eniwtsining & Host¥tality
Misceltaneous Ewensos
125
5.974
5.191
11.269
462
525
12.826
5.655
1,059
2.297
1,225
15.001
129
4n
11.839
430
7.126
1,469
41.573
Oth•r Paym•nts IM)i¢¢yAr¥
E4wYILnl
LO￿ fvin¢ipal Repaid
jUsDng Items
21.163
21,163
TOTAL PAy￿NTs
67,478
91,853
N•t Surplu• I IO•flcltl
Tr•nsf•r fromlltol R••trlet•d Fund•
C••h Funds lalt y•af •nd
C••h Fund• thls y•ar •nd
15.750
11,3011
75.445
67.520
5,506
2.419
75.445

Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2023
Llfe Church - Barnton - Charity Number 1051803
Sectlon B
Restrlcted Income Funds
Recelpts
Breakdown Uslng ¢￿Tr Analys1•
2023
2023
2022
2022
Glft8 & Voluntary Roc•lpl•
Gffts mthts & Olknng8
Incc¥ne Tax Re￿Very ¢M Glft
Bulkllrfj Fund Income
MIs5knns Incorn8
722
7.214
8,121
8,019
8.842
R•c•lpts froffl Tf•dlng Actlvlti
Rent
R•￿1P¢S •arn•d from •swt•
Bank Interest
Oth•r R•¢•lpts
Grants Recwved
TOTAL RECEIPTS
8.919
10,342
Payments
Br•akdv4vn Uslng (X¥n Analys1•
2023
2023
2022
2022
Mlnl•try & hl••lon P*ym•nis
C05t5 01 Min161ry SuF$￿rt
Gifts and Skx)nsotshy lund$ releas*J
Subs & Oonatws io UK ￿4￿1$1nes
Missth trips l (X*rs•a5 D￿allonS
16
1,257
3.836
7.545
3,852
8,802
P•ym•nt• for Admlnl•tr•tlon.
Prop•rty. Publlclly and
M•n•g•m•nt
Adverti511VJ
Catorin9. Entffia*iing & HosF41ality
Property Repairs & MaintenarKe
Equipment ft¢￿'r5 & R8ne•vats
Le9al 8 Prof¢ssKJnal Costs
Msscdlanwus Eyndilure
449
2.450
2.179
441
5,619
Oth•r Paym•nl• IT￿
purcha￿ ol Assets
TOTAL PAYhENTS
9,470
8.802
N•t Sufplu• I ID•fi¢ltl
Trnrt￿•r Itoylroffl G•n•r•l Funds
C••h Fundi last y￿r •nd
Ca•h Fund• th1• y••r •nd
1.540
IS.5061
400
1.150
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Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2023
Llfe ChLtrth Barnton - Ch8rlty Number 10518
Soctlon C
Endowmorrt Funds
Th• Ch•rtfy do•$ nol h•v• •ny P•mi•n•ne or Expend•bl• End0*7n•ni Funds
S•ctlon D
Statement of As8•ts and LIabiliti￿ at Year End
Unr••lrlct•d lund• R••trl¢t•d lund• io Endo￿n•nI lund•
Ca8h In Bank - Church
Cash In Bank - Sanlandor
Balances held In King(h)m
Cash in hand
Total Cash Funds
Cash Fund8
1.150
57,834
38.394
1.150
Other Monètary Assets
Income Tax Claim Due frJr Repayment
R￿0Verable Granls
Other Debtors & PTepaym8nls
Unf••trlct•d lund• R••trlct•d fund• to Endowm•nt fvnd•
to n•are•t £
n•ar••t £
Total Other Monetary Assels
Investment Assets
Tèrm Deposits
Othei Invesimenls
Fund to whlch It
Co•t
Curr•nt Valu•
General Funds
Total Investment Assets
Assets Retalnèd for Charlvs use
Fund to which 11
b•lang¥
Co•t
Curr•nt Valu•
Land and Buildings
ant and Equipment
Fix1ures and Fittings
Computer Equipment
Aant and Equipment
Computer Equipment
Total Retained Assets
General Fund
Genefal Fund
General FurKI
General Fun
Resinctet1 Funds
Restncted Funds
11,593
1,QJ8
1.029
14.630
352.110
Llabilitles
Unpaid Income Tax & N.1. due
Unpaid Salaries & Wages
SLtppliers Accounts Due
Independent Examiners Account Due
Conlingenl Liabilities
Other Liabilities
Total Liabilltles
Fund lo whlch It
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fun
Amount du• wlthln
Balan￿ du• after
1,643
2(K)
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
The principal accountin8 policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout
the year.
Basls ol accountin
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis
Fund accountin8
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the 8eneral objectives of the
charity.
Designated funds are unrestrirted funds eamiarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an
appeal.

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