BRIERFIELD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Working names:
LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
THE LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Charity Number 1051833
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2022
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BRIERFIELD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Reference and administrative details
| Trustees | Current: |
|---|---|
| Garry Hart | |
| Avoline T Peter | |
| Jozsef Nyerges (appointed 1.7.22) | |
| Paulette Esther Pearce (appointed 1.7.22) | |
| Daryl Edwards (appointed 1.7.22) | |
| Former: | |
| Susan Hart (resigned) | |
| Colin Ingram (deceased) | |
| Pastor | Rev Philip Ingram |
| Registered office | 15a Halifax Rd |
| Brierfield | |
| Lancashire | |
| BB9 5AZ | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank plc |
| Independent Examiner | M R Heaton FCCA FCIE |
| KM | |
| 1stFloor, Block C | |
| The Wharf | |
| Burnley | |
| BB11 1JG |
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BRIERFIELD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT Year ended 31[st] March 2022
The Trustees present their report on the activities of the charity.
Objects
The objects of the church are for the benefit of the public: a) 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; b) 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 through 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; and c) 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.
The mission statement is to bring Good News to the heart of the community. This being a practical and culturally relevant expression of Christian faith accessible to all and particularly those in greatest need.
Activities 2021-2022
After a year disrupted by Covid-19, church activities have recovered with in-person activities at the church now back to normal. The church is growing in numbers attending and people stepping up to accept the responsibilities of running the church.
A foodbank has operated from the church led by the Pastor Philip Ingram.
We are thankful that we are able to meet in person – a community of people with a focus on serving and bringing people to know a loving God.
At the year end the charity’s unrestricted cash reserve amounted to £8,873. The church finances are continually reviewed. The church is reviewing its banking arrangements and converting to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
The charity owns the building from which it operates.
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is an independent charity. Trustees are appointed as required and aim to have a broad range of skills and contacts within the church community.
Meetings are held regularly.
The charity is governed by a constitution and trust deed of 2006.
Approved by order of the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 23rd January 2023 by:
Garry Hart
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BRIERFIELD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Year ended 31[st] March 2022
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr M R Heaton FCCA FCIE Independent Examiner
23rd January 2023
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BRIERFIELD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Year ended 31[st] March 2022
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
£
Receipts
| Giving & donations Gift aid claims Grants Total receipts Payments Stipend, pension Church running costs Accountancy Total payments Net Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
28,051 949 400 |
|---|---|
| 29,400 | |
| 10,442 18,003 180 |
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| 28,625 | |
| 775 | |
| 8,098 | |
| 8,873 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31[ST] MARCH 2022
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| funds | ||
| £ | ||
| Cash funds | General funds | £8,873 |
| Creditors, PAYE, | ||
| Liabilities | Pension | 411 |
| Property | 15A Halifax Road |
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 23rd January 2023 by:
G Hart Trustee
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