## 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 2025
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Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
Mobile: 07710 456376
E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk
# NEW LIFE CHURCH, WARWICK
# REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
## 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 PASTOR WN2 PLEXPONDER Date 22-\. 2b
## 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
| 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 | feel need to be brought to your attention.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification of for further assistance.
## Luke Silver
## 15 January 2026
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## 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 2025
## 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:
- e Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2022 Act;
- e 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
- e 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 e to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and e to prepare accounts which accord with the acuun...ing 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: 15 January 2026
Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
## New Life Church, Warwick
## Year Ending 31 March 2025
## Registered Charity Number: 1052018
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Receipts 2024 / 25| 2023 / 24) Payments 2024 | 25| 2023 / 24
£ £ £ £
Offerings/Donations 49,941) 50,075) Ministry 16,279) 15,315
Grants 56,061} 32,555] Establisment 8,611 6,191
Misc 3,951 3,000} Administration 443 477
Church Family 41,177| 31,291
Farmer Foodbank 26,449} 27,253
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Balance brought forward 1 April 2024 Balance Carried forward 21 March 2025
Lloyds 2035349 2,033|Lloyds 2035349 3,908
Lloyds 2357095 372|Lloyds 2357095 4,774
Lloyds 01349153 594|Lloyds 01349153 740
Lloyds 64733160 626|Lloyds 64733160 2,283
Lloyds 66410460 1,709|Lloyds 66410460 2,015
Total | _5,334| Total | [_13,720)]
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## New Life Church, Warwick
## Income for the Year Ending 31 March 2025
## Registered Charity Number: 1052018
||2024 / 25||2023 /24|
|---|---|---|---|
|Main Account|£||£|
|GiftAided Offerings|21,481||21,109|
|Non Gift Aid Offerings|7,350||6,940|
|GiftAid Tax Back|6,202||§,606|
|VaniMinibus Offerings|||3,100|
|Grants|8,054||2,290|
|Outreach Offerings|0||0|
|Other|0||(e)|
|Sale of FreezerVan|0||3,000|
|Sale ofOld Van|400||0|
|Refund Insurance &Tax|351||i@)|
|DepositReimburse Youth Mission|200||0|
|Total|44,038
|||__42,045}
Ld||
|Youth Account|£||£|
|Crash Out Fees|1,582||1,725|
|Grants - Equipment|5,030||0|
|Grants -Camp|7,890||7,615|
|Grants -W.D.C.|1,500||0|
|Grants - Trip|675||0|
|Donations - Camp|1,225||565|
|Donations - Trips|2,230||625|
|HAF Income|8,300||8,295|
|Total|| _28,432!
||||18,825|
|TitheAccount|£||£|
|Donations|1,077||265|
|Transfers from Main Account|5,488||5,188|
|Total||___6,565)
|||_5,453|
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|Farmer Foodbank|£||£|
|Capital Equipment Grants|||0|
|Local GovernmentGrants|32,912||22,650|
|Sale of FreezerVan|3,000||0|
|Donations|494||1,845|
|Total|36,406
Le||24,495)
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|Building Fund|£||£|
|Grants|0||0|
|Donations|0||0|
|Transfers from Main Account|1,422||1,209|
|Total|___1,422)
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New Life Church, Warwick
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Expenditure for the Year Ending 31 March 2025
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Registered Charity Number: 1052018
2024/ 25 2023 / 24
£ £ £ £
Main Account
Establishment
Insurances/Licences 1,480 1,437
Heat/Light/Water 3,118 3,179
Telephone 364 500
Equipment / Training 2,087 733
Cleaning G is)
Building Works 445 342
Total Establishment 7,494
Ministry 16,279 16,279
Pastor's Wages & Expenses 0 15,315
Church Family
Outreach 5,463 2,551
Mini Bus & Van 3,974 2,449
Trips 0 0
Refreshments etc 0 0
Ministry Gifts 1,290 1,255
Food Project 0 le]
Total Church Family
Administration
Accountancy Fees 396 346
Stationery & Postage 47 131
Total Administration | [_—43] |
Total Expenditure 34,943 28,238
Youth Account £ £
Church Family
Equipment 6,109 0
Equipment - Kids / Youth Club 0 187
Camps 10,708 9,156
Trips 6,169 8,440
Outreach 340 894
Training 705 0
Crash Out Tots - Refreshments 0 0
Sundries 0 fe)
Total Ld 24,031 |_| 18,677
Tithe Account £ £
Church Family
Missions 4,890 3,760
Ministry Gifts 1,529 2,599
Farmer Foodbank £ £
Capita! Costs 9 0
Cast of Food 18,285 14,425
Operating Costs 3,369 8,560
HAF Project Costs 4,795 4,268
Community Set Up Costs 0 0
Total | [|] 26,449 | 27,253
Building Fund £
Building Work/ Materials 0
Other Building / DIY Works 1,117
Total (a a eee)
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New Life Church, Warwick
## Statement of Assets & Liabilities
## Year Ending 31 March 2025
## Registered Charity Number: 1052018
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|2024|/ 25 | 2024 / 25|
|Fixed|Assets|£|£|
|Church|Premises|-|insurance|value|1,067,638|
|Contents|of|Premises|-|insurance|value|109,272|
|Specified|Contents|Item|5,383|
|17|Seater|Mini|Bus|(Purchased|April|2017)|
|17|Seater|Mini|Bus|Market|Value|5,000|
|Van|Value|at|April|2024|0|
|Freezer Van|-|Purchased|£11,100|(17 August|2020)|0|
|9|Seater|Minibus|(Reg|LT62|TVJ)|(Purchased|2020|4,115|
|Iveco|(Reg|BT68 MHU|(Purchased|February|2024)|19,800|
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|Total|Fixed|Assets|
|Current|Assets|
|Lloyds|2035349|3,908|
|Lloyds|2357095|4,774|
|Lloyds|01349153|740|
|Lloyds|64733160|2,283|
|Lloyds|66410460|2,015|
|Total|Current|Assets|13,720|
|Total|Assets|1,224,928|
|Less|Current|Liabilities|NIL|
|Net Assets|1,224,928|
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## TRUSTEES REPORT 1.4.24 TO 31.3.25
## WARWICK NEW LIFE CHURCH, FRIARS STREET, WARWICK
## CHARITY NO. 1052018
The Trustees who served during the financial year were Pastor Linz Alexander (Chairperson/Minister), Stacey Bains (Treasurer/Elder) and Vicky Goma (Secretary/Elder). 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 Him known. We have continued to serve and be at the heart of our community, promoting community cohesion, by giving opportunities for positive relationships to be formed and maintained through our outreach program engaging children, young people, families and local adults. Our Crash-Out Kids Club and Youth Club continue to thrive with children and young people keen to meet together in a youth club setting. Our annual summer camp saw a good number of primary aged children attend and it was also well attended by youth members as part of our emerging leader’s programme. During the year many of the young people took advantage of trips and visits to local amenities such as ice skating, Go-Karting, bowling and also activities much further afield such as our Missions Trip to Northern Ireland where we worked with an Anglican church in Kesh. Many young people alongside family members also participated in our Crash-Out Family Trips to Barry Island and the Light Trail at Warwick Castle. We are very grateful for the Local council grants and HAF funding received and also the grants received from local charities that enabled us to provide these extra activities during school holidays for families struggling with the cost of living.
Our church building has been well used during the year as a Warm Hub during the winter months and throughout the year with consistent numbers coming along from the community to our weekly Community Café which offers a free hot dinner and desert as well as a warm space to meet and socialise with others. Our Community Christmas Dinner was well attended and as part of our growing leaders some of our youth waited at tables and joined in with caro! singing.
Throughout the year our trained volunteers were available to offer signposting, advice and support on debt, benefits, mental health issues, relationship breakdown, as well as tackling loneliness and social isolation especially among those who are deemed as vulnerable adults.
Church volunteers continue to make weekly visits to the elderly and those living alone in our community giving out free cakes etc. This continues to be very much appreciated by those struggling with ill health who are unable to attend church activities and also by those who are a happy to see a friendly face that makes them feel cared for and valued as a member of our community.
Our weekly Boccia Club has been well attended by those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. We have also provided various affordable nights out and day trips to those on low or no income using the church minibuses further enhancing community cohesion and also helping to improve people’s physical and mental well-being.
Our weekly Crash-Out Tots, our stay and play group on a Thursday morning, was well attended throughout the year and some of the young children will soon be at the age where they can join our Crash-Out Kids Club.
Our Community Supermarket/Shop is continuing to provide much needed help as the cost-ofliving crisis is making life 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 healthy, balanced nutritious meals.
During the year we continued to support families with the supply of second-hand furniture and white goods given to us as donations. Having our own van for collections and drop- offs essentially allows us to deliver this type of ministry.
We continued to build positive relationships with community partners throughout the year including Warwick’s Social Prescribing Service, Schools, Social Services, Trussel Trust Foodbank and local councils. We have an effective partnership with other churches and community centres and work together to meet local needs referring people to each other’s services.
The sweet shop in Warwick town centre continues to offer a great platform to maintain and create new relationships as well as supporting the delivery of our Foodbank in the heart of the town.
All the different ministries and activities we run could not have been done without the hard work of our dedicated team of volunteers, various partners and grant funders. We thank God for his grace and provision and for the lives touched and changed by the work that has been done.
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 and individuals 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
on behalf of the Trustees for Warwick New Life Church