2023-12-31-accounts

THE PEOPLE’S CHURCH

GLADEHILL ROAD

BESTWOOD PARK

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 5SA

Registered Charity No 1052607

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT

AND

INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Receipts and Payments Accounts

Report to the trustees/members of The People’s Church

Registered Charity number 1052607

On the accounts for the year ended 31 December 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 2011 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: 7 May 2024

Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner

25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ

THE PEOPLE’S CHURCH

Report of the Trustees and the Church Council

For the year ended 31[st] December 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.

CHURCH COUNCIL

The trustees and members of the Church Council during the year were as follows:

Ian Edmundson, 15 Earlsfield Drive, Rise Park, Nottingham NG5 5BQ

Geoff Lowe , 29 Minister Close, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. NG17 8GL

Robert Gale , 79 Lubbesthorpe Road, Braunston Town, Leicestershire. LE3 2XH

Kelsey Smale , 10 Chilvers Close, Bestwood Park, Nottingham. NG5 5LL

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 AND CHURCH COUNCIL

Please print name: ________ Date

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE CHURCH COUNCIL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination.

1. 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)

2. 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.

3. 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

Date: 7 May 2024

The People's Church, Bestwood, Nottingham Reg Charity No 1052607

Accounting Statement: Receipts and Payments Account year ended 31 December 2023

Income Incoming Resources from Donors Church Activity Receipts Missions Investment Income Total Income Expenditure Administration (support costs) Establishment (support costs) Church Activity Costs (charitable objects) Pastoral & Ministry (charitable objects) Missions (charitable objects) Miscellaneous (charitable objects) Total Expenditure Net incoming resources	Unrestricted Funds £ 85,222 2,065 4,678 981	Restricted Funds £ 0 8 0 0	Total 2023 £ 85,222 2,073 4,678 981	Total 2022 £ 78,656 1,585 5,490 113
	92,946 9,791 23,961 22,214 50,945 0 110	8 0 0 52 0 0 0	92,954 9,791 23,961 22,266 50,945 0 110	85,844 9,287 13,942 18,804 37,871 0 74
	107,021	52	107,073	79,978
	(14,075)	(44)	(14,119)	(9,869)
	£ Carried Forward 31.12.23 362 0 0 0 88,378 89,359 45 0 0 0 61,829 47,136 150,614 136,495 0 0 150,614 136,495
Cash Balances brought forward 1.1.23 Lloyds TSB A/c 14480860 KBL subordinated deposit KBL 700402 Magnetik Cash in Hand Activate Cash in Hand Santander Bank Total Less Unpresented Cheques Total	£ 362 0 88,378 45 0 61,829	Carried Forward 31.12.23 0 0 89,359 0 0 47,136
	150,614	136,495
	0	0
	150,614	136,495

The People's Church Reg Charity No 1052607

Statement of Account - Income for the year ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted Funds Income Donations Church Giving Gift Aid Tax Misc Donations Investment Income Donations Total Church Activity Mini Bus Hire Bestwood Park Church Misc Events / Youth Camp Church ActivityTotal Missions Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Daytimers Magnetik Todders Orphan General Account Total Restricted Funds Total Income	£ £ 71,510 11,403 2,309 981 2023	£ £ 71,510 11,403 2,309 981 2023
	0 1,854 211 0	86,203
	4,678	2,065
		4,678
		92,946
	0 8 0
		8
		92,954

The People's Church Reg Charity No 1052607

Statement of Account - Expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2023

Expenditure Pastoral & Ministry Church Family Establishment Administration Mission Misc Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Fundraising / Grants Total Restricted Funds Total Expenditure	£ £ 50,945 22,214 23,961 9,791 0 110 2023	£ £ 50,945 22,214 23,961 9,791 0 110 2023
		107,021
		0
		0
		107,021