2025-03-31-accounts - City Life International Church

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CITY LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

41 SOUTH PARADE

SHALESMOOR

SHEFFIELD $3 8SS

Registered Charity: 1052593

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315? 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

Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts

Accruals Accounts

Report to the trustees/members of City Life International Church, Sheffield

Registered Charity Number 1052593

On the accounts for the year ended 31*t 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:

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

e To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and e 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: 12 September 2025

Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance / Accountancy Practitioner

Accountancy & Taxation Services

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 well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. Therefore | will 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

| 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 further clarification or for further assistance.

Luke Silver

Date: 12 September 2025

CITY LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH, SHEFFIELD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315’ MARCH 2025

ACTIVITIES REVIEW

The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.

The objects of the Church shall be:

(i) The advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning His Son Jesus Christ the Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Fundamental Truths of Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland as approved by the General Council from time to time (the Statement)
(ii) Such other charitable purposes as shall further the attainment of the above objects of the Church or any of them
(iii) The furtherance of the other charitable work of the Church consistently with the Statement
(iv) The furtherance of the work of Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland and the promotion of the spiritual teaching and the maintenance of the Statement and the promotion of religious observances that manifest the Statement

TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL

The trustees and church council during the year were as follows:

Jamshed Russi Master

Christopher David Thompson

Mujangi Jacques Kalenga

Subhash Palpath Mathai

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: CN CH sWAPSo M

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CITY LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

CHARITY NUMBER 1052593

TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31°’ MARCH 2025

The church is governed by the Model Deed (revised) of the Assemblies of God; details of all the Trustees are included with the Activities Review. Appointment of trustees is by invitation of the Church Council (the church Governing body) in accordance with the Model Deed.

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The Church Trustees (the Church Council) are responsible for all financial and legal decisions which are made at regular Council meetings with executive functions undertaken by employees and volunteer personnel.

The Trustees meetings are chaired by the Senior Pastor who keeps the church informed of the ministry and life group activities on a regular basis and where the distribution of finance is agreed. Thereafter, activities are carried out by various leaders of the church life groups. For example, youth group, men's group, ministry team, ladies ministry, Sunday School etc.

The church has no financial dealings with associated trading companies, but in accordance with the affiliation requirements of Assemblies of God, does contribute a percentage of income to the national and regional administration of Assemblies of God.

Employees (both full time and part time) and many volunteer church members undertake the church activities. Funds are derived principally from contributions from church members’ tithes, gifts and offerings.

Church funds are used in accordance with the Model Deed objectives, to enable individuals to grow in their Christian faith and present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who do not profess faith in Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour.

The only assets of the church are the building and short-term investment accounts with banking institutions for funds not immediately utilised. Funds received are either unrestricted or designated receipts which are held in accordance with the purpose for which the income was received.

The church has seen growth in many areas during the last 12 months seeing many new members joining the church. New life groups have been established and are now meeting regularly. The month of prayer and fasting, in January, once again encouraged and empowered the church for the year ahead.

Chris Thompson, Trustee & Treasurer

CITY LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2025

CHARITY NO. 1052593

	£	£
Income Resources - unrestricted		191,801.54
- general		11,247.60
Total		203,049.14
Resources Expenditure
Ministry		70,017.71
Missions		28,410.38
General		13,495.85
		111,923.94
Administration		80,679.30
Total Resources Expended		192,603.24
Net Incoming Resources		10,445.90
Funds at Commencement		628,475.91
Total Funds atYear End		638,921.81
Represented by Fixed Assets
Freehold Buildings atValuation	400,000.00
Revaluation (August 2018 & October2024)	350,000.00
Less reserved	23,642.00	726,358.00
Fixtures & Fittings at cost	128,594.99
Less depreciation	113,309.69	15,285.30
Total Fixed Assets		741,643.30
Current Assets
Bank balances		59,312.54
Cash		592.97
Less Accruals		0.00
Total Current Assets		59,905.51
Less Loan Outstanding		-162,627.00
TotalAssets		638,921.81

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 2024-25

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |INCOME|2023/24|2024/25| |Tithes|&|Offerings|132693.10|154632.84| |Tax|Recovery|23831.51|28472.25| |Build|The|House|2840.00|1470.02| |Designated|gifts|0.00|413.58| |Interest|received|868.59|258.18| |Coffee|Shop|5180.04|4334.26| |Rental|Income|0.00|2420.00| |Miscellaneous|3396.85|1270.43| |Kids|Foundation|1838.80|768.50| |Missions|2664.78|4319.78| |Bible|School|2951.98|4689.30| |Loss|for|year|4960.99|0.00|