LIFE CHURCH GOLBORNE
Registered Charity: 1052565
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
AND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
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 Payment Accounts
Report to the trustees/members of Life Church Golborne
Registered Charity Number 1052565
On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
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 charity¹s 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 2011 Act; 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 present 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
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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• To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to 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: 27 August 2025
Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Council
Introduction
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been very well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. I will therefore keep my comments to a minimum.
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 the 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 further clarification or for further assistance.
Luke Silver
Date: 27 August 2025
LIFE CHURCH GOLBORNE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
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
The trustees and church council members during the year were as follows:
Marjorie Marion Hilton
5 The Avenue, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside. WA12 9WX Tel: 01925 229635
Malcolm Clifford Edwards
34 Kirkham Road, Pennington, Leigh. WN7 3UQ Tel: 01942 674684
Kevin Murphy
David Mansfield
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 TRUSTEES
Please print name:
Date:
Life Church Golborne Registered Charity No: 1052565
Summary Receipts and Payments For The Year Ended 31st December 2024
| 2023 £ |
2024 £ |
2023 £ |
2024 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Giving Other Income Interest Miscellaneous |
40,542 100 82 0 |
59,342 17 44 0 |
Ministry Missions Establishment Church Family Administration |
33,771 0 8,412 8,326 3,338 |
38,397 0 11,840 4,697 2,769 |
| 40,724 | 59,403 | 53,847 | 57,703 | ||
| Opening Bal @ 01.01.24 Santander Current Account Santander Savings Account Payroll Liability Total |
Closing Balance @ 31.12.24 2,871 Santander Current Account 4,152 Santander Savings Account 0 Payroll Liability 7,023 Total |
4,527 4,196 0 |
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| 8,723 |
LAS
Summary
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Life Church Golborne Registered Charity No: 1052565
Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st December 2024
| £ | £ | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets Church Premises (Insurance Value) Equipment (Insurance Value) Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank Balances: Santander Santander Savings Total Current Assets Total Assets Current Liabilites Net Assets |
120,000 16,000 |
136,000 8,723 |
| 4,527 4,196 |
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| 144,723 | ||
| 560 | ||
| 144,163 | ||
LAS
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Assets