TRUSTEES REPORT 1.4.22 TO 31.3.23
WARWICK NEW LIFE CHURCH, FRIARS STREET, WARWICK
CHARITY NO. 1052018
The Trustees who served during the financial year were Pastor Linz Alexander
(Chairperson/Ministerl, Stacey Bains {Treasurer/Elder} and Vicky Goma
(Secretary/Elderl. Trustees are appointed by the Minister and the Elders. AOG
Property Trust remained Holding Trustees for the building. The legal structure
for the charity is an unincorporated association. Our governing document is
the Assemblies of God New Model Deed Trust.
The principal aim of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith. As a
worshipping community of believers our objectives are to serve Jesus by
serving others and making niii I known. After the aftermath of Covid it was
great to not only meet together in person but to meet up to collectively serve
our community. Our Crash-out Kids Club and Youth Club resumed again and
immediately got off to an amazing re-start with an unprecedented number of
children attending both clubs. Having been missed by many, the excitement of
being able to start back had many of the young people bring many of their
friends along too who had never been before. During the year we were able to
hold our first summer camp since ?019 and we were also able to take many of
the young people on trips undertaking many various activities throughout the
year. HAF funding also allowed for some extra activities during the school
holidays enabling us to further support families.
Our church building was well used as a Warm Hub with higher numbers coming
along from the community to our Community Cafe where a free hot dinner and
desert is served as well as offering a warm space to meet and socialise with
others. Prior to the café being open, church volunteers made weekly visits to
the elderly and those living alone giving out free cakes etc. This allowed us to
encourage their participation in the Community Café and new Boccia Club as
well as providing an opportunity to do a welfare check. Various nights out and
day trips were also a great success further enabling community cohesion and
bringing a sense of fun and laughter.
Our newly opened Community Supermarket/Shop could not have come at a
more needed time as the cost-of-living crisis has really made it difficult for
many. The small contribution we ask for enables us to buy fresh veg and this
alongside the meat from our Your Farmer Foodbank allows those in need to
cook some really healthy meals. We also continued to support families with
the supply of second-hand furniture and white goods- as donations were
given to us, we donated them free of charge to those in need. Having our own
van for collections and drop- offs certainly helps. This year we were also able
to further support those in need by sending one of our volunteers on an
external course to offer debt and benefit support and her knowledge gained
has been a help to others.
Our Your Farmer Foodbank has also worked well during the year with
Warwick's Social Prescribing Service, the Schools, Social Services and other
Churches etc making referrals to us. The sweet shop in Warwick town centre
continues to offer a great platform to work from and by our continued
partnering with Warwick District Foodbank and the town's Church of England
Churches in supplying food parcels during the school holidays we have been
able to more fully support Warwick people with household food insecurity
issues and those just experiencing a financial pinch.
The charity's finances were used to fund the aforementioned activities and to
support the upkeep of its building.
We also made regular donations to some organisations that operate with a
similar ethos to ourselves.
With respect to reserves in the Charity's bank accounts, these were carried
forward into the next financial year in order to meet planned expenditure and
imminent bills.
{Pastor Linz Alexander)
Signed on behalf of the Trustees for Warwick New Life Church
## **NEW LIFE CHURCH WARWICK**
## **FRIARS STREET**
## **WARWICK**
## **CV34 6HD**
# **Registered Charity: 1052018**
# **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT**
# **AND**
# **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
**Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ**
**Mobile: 07710 456376**
**E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk**
**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
## **Receipts and Payments Accounts**
## **Report to the trustees/members of New Life Church Warwick**
**Registered Charity number 1052018**
**On the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023**
**Set out on the following pages**
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2022 Act;
- To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- 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 Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records 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 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 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 matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **Signed** _L A Silver_
## **Date: 19 January 2024**
Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
## **NEW LIFE CHURCH, WARWICK**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## **ACTIVITIES REVIEW**
The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.
The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God
## **TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS**
## **Chair**
**Pastor Linz Alexander,** Flat 2, 23A Market Place, Warwick. CV34 4SA
## **Treasurer**
**Miss Stacey Bains,** Flat 2, 23A Market Place, Warwick. CV34 4SA
## **Secretary**
**Victoria Gomer**
## **STATEMENT**
We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief.
## **SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL**
Please print name ________________________________ Date _____________
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO CHURCH COUNCIL**
## **INTRODUCTION**
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination.
## **CHARITY LAW AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS**
The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and rhw Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
## **SIGNING OF ACCOUNTS**
I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed.
## **CONCLUSION**
There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification of for further assistance.
## **Luke Silver**
## **19 January 2024**
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
## **Year Ending 31 March 2023**
## **Registered Charity Number: 1052018**
|**Receipts**
Offerings/Donations
Grants
Misc
**Total**|**2022 / 23 **
**£**
41,840
28,380
2,795|**2021 / 22 **
**£**
49,972
46,827
85|**Payments**
Ministry
Establisment
Administration
Church Family
Farmer Foodbank
**Total**|**2022 / 23 **
**£**
18,082
14,846
367
20,691
15,663|**2021 / 22**
**£**
11,700
47,698
430
7,391
58,407|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**73,015**|**96,884 **||**69,649**|**125,626**|
|||||||
|**Balance brought forward 1 April 2022**
Lloyds 2035349
391
Lloyds 2357095
377
Lloyds 01349153
339
Lloyds 64733160
782
Lloyds 66410460
4,778
**Total**
**6,667 **|||**Balance Carried forward 31 March 2023**
Lloyds 2035349
4,425
Lloyds 2357095
224
Lloyds 01349153
1,500
Lloyds 64733160
3,384
Lloyds 66410460
500
**Total**
**10,033**|||
|||**6,667 **|||**10,033**|
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
## **Statement of Assets & Liabilities**
## **Year Ending 31 March 2023**
## **Registered Charity Number: 1052018**
|**Fixed Assets**
**Church Premises - insurance value**
**Contents of Premises - insurance value**
**Specified Contents Item**
17 Seater Mini Bus (Purchased April 2017)
17 Seater Mini Bus Depreciation
**17 Seater Mini Bus Value at April 2021**
**Van Value at April 2023**
**Freezer Van - Purchased £11,100 (17 August 2020)**
**9 Seater Minibus**
**Total Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Lloyds 2035349
Lloyds 2357095
Lloyds 01349153
Lloyds 64733160
Lloyds 66410460
**Total Current Assets**
**Total Assets**
**Less Current Liabilities**
**Net Assets**|**2022 / 23 **
**£**
**1,067,638**
**109,272**
**5,383**
8,000
5,034|**2022 / 23**
**£**|
|---|---|---|
||**2,966**||
||**602**
**6,120**
**7,830**||
||||
||4,425
224
1,500
3,384
500|**1,199,811**|
||**NIL**|**10,033**
**1,209,844**
**1,209,844**|
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
## **Income for the Year Ending 31 March 2023**
## **Registered Charity Number: 1052018**
||**2022 / 23**|**2022 / 23**|**2021 / 22**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Main Account**
Gift Aided Offerings
Non Gift Aid Offerings
Gift Aid Tax Back
Van/Minibus Offerings
Grants
Outreach Offerings
Other
**Total**|**£**
18,205
6,240
8,479
871
4,317
905
0||**£**
13,430
7,220
0
200
0
85
0|
||**39,017**||**20,935**|
|||||
|||||
|**Youth Account**
Crash Out Fees
Grants - Sports
Grants - Camp
Grants - Equipment
Outreach
Donations - Camp
Donations - Trips
Crash Out Tots
HAF Income
**Total**|**£**
585
0
7,499
1,184
0
2,175
98
0
1,890||**£**
208
400
0
1,118
0
0
0
0
0|
||**13,431**||**1,726**|
|||||
|||||
|**Tithe Account**
Donations
Transfers from Main Account
**Total**|**£**
270
4,890||**£**
600
3,086|
||**5,160**||**3,686**|
|||||
|||||
|**Farmer Foodbank**
Capital Equipment Grants
Local Government Grants
Foodbank / Furniture Projects
Donations
**Total**|**£**
0
13,380
0
4,345||**£**
0
13,621
0
12,610|
||**17,725**||**26,231**|
|||||
|||||
|**Building Fund**
Grants
Donations
**Total**|**£**
2,000
572||**£**
31,686
15,704|
||**2,572**||**47,390**|
|||||
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
|**New Life Church, Warwick**|**New Life Church, Warwick**|**New Life Church, Warwick**|**New Life Church, Warwick**|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**£**
**£**
**2022 / 23**
**Expenditure for the Year Ending 31 March 2**
**Registered Charity Number: 1052018**||||**£**
**£**
**2021 / 22**
**023**||
|**Main Account**
**Establishment**
Insurances/Licences
Heat/Light/Water
Telephone
Equipment / Training
Cleaning
Building Works
**Total Establishment**
**Ministry**
**Pastor's Wages & Expenses**
**Church Family**
Outreach
Mini Bus & Van
Trips
Refreshments etc
Ministry Gifts
Food Project
**Total Church Family**
**Administration**
Accountancy Fees
Stationery & Postage
**Total Administration**
**Total Expenditure**|1,439
2,962
387
2,581
18
609|||1,268
1,917
295
764
38
804||
||**18,082**
477
1,267
0
0
1,180
0|**7,996**
**18,082**||**11,700**
556
1,382
0
2
0
0|**5,086**
**11,700**|
||346
21|**2,924**||335
95|**1,940**|
|||**367**|||**430**|
|||**29,369**|||**19,156**|
|**Youth Account**
**Church Family**
Equipment - Crash Out Tots
Equipment - Kids / Youth Club
Camps
Trips
Outreach
Training
Crash Out Tots - Refreshments
Sundries
**Total**|**£**
0
1,920
8,600
2,899
165
0
0
185|**£**||**£**
0
1,397
0
0
250
0
0
0|**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**13,769**|||**1,647**|
|||||||
|**Tithe Account**
**Church Family**
Missions
Ministry Gifts
**Total**|**£**
2,330
1,668|**£**||**£**
1,760
2,044|**£**|
|||**3,998**|||**3,804**|
|||||||
|**Farmer Foodbank**
Capital Costs
Cost of Food
Operating Costs
HAF Project Costs
Community Set Up Costs
**Total**|**£**
990
8,924
4,749
1,000
0|**£**||**£**
0
36,344
9,169
8,144
4,750|**£**|
|||**15,663**|||**58,407**|
|||||||
|**Building Fund**
Building Work / Materials
Other Building / DIY Works
**Total**|**£**
6,850
0|**£**||**£**
36,189
6,423|**£**|
|||**6,850**|||**42,612**|
## **NEW LIFE CHURCH WARWICK**
## **FRIARS STREET**
## **WARWICK**
## **CV34 6HD**
# **Registered Charity: 1052018**
# **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT**
# **AND**
# **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
**Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ**
**Mobile: 07710 456376**
**E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk**
**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
## **Receipts and Payments Accounts**
## **Report to the trustees/members of New Life Church Warwick**
**Registered Charity number 1052018**
**On the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023**
**Set out on the following pages**
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2022 Act;
- To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- 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 Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records 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 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 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 matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **Signed** _L A Silver_
## **Date: 19 January 2024**
Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
## **NEW LIFE CHURCH, WARWICK**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## **ACTIVITIES REVIEW**
The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.
The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God
## **TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS**
## **Chair**
**Pastor Linz Alexander,** Flat 2, 23A Market Place, Warwick. CV34 4SA
## **Treasurer**
**Miss Stacey Bains,** Flat 2, 23A Market Place, Warwick. CV34 4SA
## **Secretary**
**Victoria Gomer**
## **STATEMENT**
We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief.
## **SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL**
Please print name ________________________________ Date _____________
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO CHURCH COUNCIL**
## **INTRODUCTION**
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination.
## **CHARITY LAW AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS**
The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and rhw Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
## **SIGNING OF ACCOUNTS**
I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed.
## **CONCLUSION**
There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification of for further assistance.
## **Luke Silver**
## **19 January 2024**
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
## **Year Ending 31 March 2023**
## **Registered Charity Number: 1052018**
|**Receipts**
Offerings/Donations
Grants
Misc
**Total**|**2022 / 23 **
**£**
41,840
28,380
2,795|**2021 / 22 **
**£**
49,972
46,827
85|**Payments**
Ministry
Establisment
Administration
Church Family
Farmer Foodbank
**Total**|**2022 / 23 **
**£**
18,082
14,846
367
20,691
15,663|**2021 / 22**
**£**
11,700
47,698
430
7,391
58,407|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**73,015**|**96,884 **||**69,649**|**125,626**|
|||||||
|**Balance brought forward 1 April 2022**
Lloyds 2035349
391
Lloyds 2357095
377
Lloyds 01349153
339
Lloyds 64733160
782
Lloyds 66410460
4,778
**Total**
**6,667 **|||**Balance Carried forward 31 March 2023**
Lloyds 2035349
4,425
Lloyds 2357095
224
Lloyds 01349153
1,500
Lloyds 64733160
3,384
Lloyds 66410460
500
**Total**
**10,033**|||
|||**6,667 **|||**10,033**|
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
## **Statement of Assets & Liabilities**
## **Year Ending 31 March 2023**
## **Registered Charity Number: 1052018**
|**Fixed Assets**
**Church Premises - insurance value**
**Contents of Premises - insurance value**
**Specified Contents Item**
17 Seater Mini Bus (Purchased April 2017)
17 Seater Mini Bus Depreciation
**17 Seater Mini Bus Value at April 2021**
**Van Value at April 2023**
**Freezer Van - Purchased £11,100 (17 August 2020)**
**9 Seater Minibus**
**Total Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Lloyds 2035349
Lloyds 2357095
Lloyds 01349153
Lloyds 64733160
Lloyds 66410460
**Total Current Assets**
**Total Assets**
**Less Current Liabilities**
**Net Assets**|**2022 / 23 **
**£**
**1,067,638**
**109,272**
**5,383**
8,000
5,034|**2022 / 23**
**£**|
|---|---|---|
||**2,966**||
||**602**
**6,120**
**7,830**||
||||
||4,425
224
1,500
3,384
500|**1,199,811**|
||**NIL**|**10,033**
**1,209,844**
**1,209,844**|
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
## **Income for the Year Ending 31 March 2023**
## **Registered Charity Number: 1052018**
||**2022 / 23**|**2022 / 23**|**2021 / 22**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Main Account**
Gift Aided Offerings
Non Gift Aid Offerings
Gift Aid Tax Back
Van/Minibus Offerings
Grants
Outreach Offerings
Other
**Total**|**£**
18,205
6,240
8,479
871
4,317
905
0||**£**
13,430
7,220
0
200
0
85
0|
||**39,017**||**20,935**|
|||||
|||||
|**Youth Account**
Crash Out Fees
Grants - Sports
Grants - Camp
Grants - Equipment
Outreach
Donations - Camp
Donations - Trips
Crash Out Tots
HAF Income
**Total**|**£**
585
0
7,499
1,184
0
2,175
98
0
1,890||**£**
208
400
0
1,118
0
0
0
0
0|
||**13,431**||**1,726**|
|||||
|||||
|**Tithe Account**
Donations
Transfers from Main Account
**Total**|**£**
270
4,890||**£**
600
3,086|
||**5,160**||**3,686**|
|||||
|||||
|**Farmer Foodbank**
Capital Equipment Grants
Local Government Grants
Foodbank / Furniture Projects
Donations
**Total**|**£**
0
13,380
0
4,345||**£**
0
13,621
0
12,610|
||**17,725**||**26,231**|
|||||
|||||
|**Building Fund**
Grants
Donations
**Total**|**£**
2,000
572||**£**
31,686
15,704|
||**2,572**||**47,390**|
|||||
## **New Life Church, Warwick**
|**New Life Church, Warwick**|**New Life Church, Warwick**|**New Life Church, Warwick**|**New Life Church, Warwick**|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**£**
**£**
**2022 / 23**
**Expenditure for the Year Ending 31 March 2**
**Registered Charity Number: 1052018**||||**£**
**£**
**2021 / 22**
**023**||
|**Main Account**
**Establishment**
Insurances/Licences
Heat/Light/Water
Telephone
Equipment / Training
Cleaning
Building Works
**Total Establishment**
**Ministry**
**Pastor's Wages & Expenses**
**Church Family**
Outreach
Mini Bus & Van
Trips
Refreshments etc
Ministry Gifts
Food Project
**Total Church Family**
**Administration**
Accountancy Fees
Stationery & Postage
**Total Administration**
**Total Expenditure**|1,439
2,962
387
2,581
18
609|||1,268
1,917
295
764
38
804||
||**18,082**
477
1,267
0
0
1,180
0|**7,996**
**18,082**||**11,700**
556
1,382
0
2
0
0|**5,086**
**11,700**|
||346
21|**2,924**||335
95|**1,940**|
|||**367**|||**430**|
|||**29,369**|||**19,156**|
|**Youth Account**
**Church Family**
Equipment - Crash Out Tots
Equipment - Kids / Youth Club
Camps
Trips
Outreach
Training
Crash Out Tots - Refreshments
Sundries
**Total**|**£**
0
1,920
8,600
2,899
165
0
0
185|**£**||**£**
0
1,397
0
0
250
0
0
0|**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**13,769**|||**1,647**|
|||||||
|**Tithe Account**
**Church Family**
Missions
Ministry Gifts
**Total**|**£**
2,330
1,668|**£**||**£**
1,760
2,044|**£**|
|||**3,998**|||**3,804**|
|||||||
|**Farmer Foodbank**
Capital Costs
Cost of Food
Operating Costs
HAF Project Costs
Community Set Up Costs
**Total**|**£**
990
8,924
4,749
1,000
0|**£**||**£**
0
36,344
9,169
8,144
4,750|**£**|
|||**15,663**|||**58,407**|
|||||||
|**Building Fund**
Building Work / Materials
Other Building / DIY Works
**Total**|**£**
6,850
0|**£**||**£**
36,189
6,423|**£**|
|||**6,850**|||**42,612**|