The Haven Llewelvn Street Trycynon Aberdare CF44 8LA 30th Octob¢r 2022 The Trustees Life in the Nations John Street Abercmmboi RC.T. CF44 6BN Independent Report 11) Ilie 1 ru%tees of Life in the Naiions. l include my report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ending 31112121 My examination was carried out in accordance Thith the general Directkons given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a ieview of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of accounts presented with 1hose Tecords. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations frotn you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not proi'ide all the evidence that would b¢ required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner'K %taieinenl. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable caus¢ to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act: and to prepare accounts with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met-,or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts to be r¢a¢hed. Sincerely D. M. Mills
Trustees Annual Report & Financial Statement For the Year ending 2021
Life in the Nations Church, 9 John Street, Abercwmboi, ABERDARE, R.C.T. CF44 6BN. Tel: 01443 ~ 479615 E-mail.admin@lifeinthenations.org.uk Web site. www.lifeinthenations.org.uk
Life in the Nations - Accounts 2021 . . .
Table of Contents.
| Annual Report - 2021 | Page 2 |
|---|---|
| Financial Report - 2021 | Page 3 |
| Receipts & Payments Account | Page 4 |
| Statement of Assets & Liabilities | Page 5 |
| Unrestricted Funds | Page 6 |
| Designated Fund | Page 7 |
| Designated Fund Transactions | Page 8 |
| Independent Examiner report | Page 9 |
| Appendixes | |
| Life in the Nations accounts | Appendix A |
| Life in the Nations (Missions) accounts | Appendix B |
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Annual Report for year ending 31st December 2021
Life in the Nations is an unincorporated body governed by Model constitution and is a Registered charity, Number 1052963. The principle address is Life in the Nations, 9 John Street, Abercwmboi, ABERDARE, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 6BN. The charity trustees during the year to December 2021 were as follows.
Mr Martin Lloyd Rees, Pastor. Mrs Gaynor Rees, Chair. Mrs Susanne Powell, Mrs Lynda Jeanette Ellis, Secretary
Our vision is still “That none shall perish.” Our aim is to encourage new partnership into the church. Our short term goals have been to work closer with the community. We felt the need to work with World missions and we have met some of our long term goals, also. We are involved with projects in Africa and Pakistan The work abroad is growing from year to year.
Our church meetings continue to run as normal:
Sunday evening gospel service Wednesday School of the Spirit meeting Thursday Women's Coffee morning Thursday Men’s coffee morning
Woman’s coffee morning:
Usually attended by most of the church women with the occasional non member taking part. The women are usually refreshed and leave feeling more joyful than when thy arrived.
Men’s coffee morning:
Usually attended by around 8 to 10 men, these meetings are a good opportunity for the men to get together and discuss points of interest. As with the woman’s meeting the men usually leave feeling better than they arrived.
Life in the Nations, Abercwmboi holds its ministerial status under Assemblies of God. The church conforms to beliefs of Assemblies of God in Britain and Ireland.
Signed: _____ Date: _______28[th] October 2022
On behalf of the Board of Trustees.
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Financial Statement For the Year ending 2021
Life in the Nations - Accounts 2021 . . .
Receipts & Payments Account and Statement of Assets & Liabilities
Charity Commission Number : 1052963 Charity Name : Life in the Nations Financial Year : 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
Declaration
The accounts set out on the following pages are for the financial year of 2021 (being the period of 12 months) ended on the above date, and the statement of assets and liabilities at that date set out also on the following pages are as approved by the trustees.
28[th] October 2022 Signature : ........................................................................ Date : ............................ Trustee authorised to sign on behalf of all trustees
Full Name : .......................................................................Lynda Jeanette Ellis
Forwarded By : ................................................................. Mark Ellis Address : .............................................................................................................................63 Treneol, Cwmaman, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 6HF.
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Daytime Telephone Number : ...........................................01685 ~ 875102
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT THE FINANCIAL YEAR-END
Charity Commission Number : 1052963 Charity Name : Life in the Nations Financial Year : 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
MONETARY ASSETS
| Cash Balances on Receipts & Payments | General | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Account(s) Carried Forward | £ | £ |
| Main Account | 21,973.67 | |
| Main Church (No.2) | 0.04 | |
| Life in the Nations (Missionary) | 3,543.66 | |
| Life in the Nations (Missionary No.2) | 53.49 |
LIABILITIES
None.
NON-MONETARY ASSETS Held for Charity's Own Use £
Land & Buildings (Permanent Endowment) 806,347.00
Other Assets (non-endowed)
Held for functional use by the charity :-
Furniture & equipment (costs unknown) : Multi media projector, lap top computer, PC’s, Printers, Piano, drums, Electric Drums, chairs, sound system’s, kitchen equipment, baptism pool, Children’s toys & Youth games, barbecue, safe, keep fit equipment, etc.
For & on behalf of the Management Trustees
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UNRESTRICTED FUND
INCOME JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021
OFFERING £ 19,534.14 Gifts £ 6,041.00 MISCELLANEOUS £ 0.00 INTEREST £ 0.00 TOTAL £ 25,575.14
EXPENDITURE JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021
| WAGES | £ | 5,940.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUILDING | £ | 4,524.87 | |
| L/M | £ | 358.81 | |
| GIFTS | £ | 2,120.00 | |
| SUNDRIES | £ | 336.29 | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | £ | 369.59 | |
| BANK CHARGES | 24.00 | ||
| TOTAL | £ | 13,673.56 | |
| 2021 INCOME | £ | 25,575.14 | |
| 2021 EXPENDITURE | £ | 13,673.56 | |
| PROFIT | £ | 11,901.58 | |
| PROFIT B/F (2020) | £ | 10,072.09 | |
| TOTAL | £ | 21,973.67 |
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DESIGNATED FUND
MAIN CHURCH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
INCOME JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021
BANK INTEREST £ 0.04 TOTAL £ 0.04
EXPENDITURE JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021
BALANCE B/F £ 0.04 CREDIT £ 0.00 DEBIT £ ______ TOTAL £ 0.04
MISSIONS SAVINGS ACCOUNT
INCOME JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021
BANK INTEREST £ 0.00 TOTAL £ 0.00
EXPENDITURE JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021
BALANCE B/F £ 53.49 CREDIT £ 0.00 DEBIT £ _ TOTAL £ 53.49
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MISSIONS SAVINGS ACCOUNT
DESIGNATED FUND
| DATE |
TRANSACTION | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 5th. Jan 21 | £0.00 | £53.49 |
| To | ||
| 5th. Dec 21 | £0.00 | £53.49 |
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Lrfe in the Nations - Accounts 2021 The Haven Llewelyn Street Trycynon Aberdare CF44 8LA 30th October 2022 The Trustees Life in the Nations John Street Abercwmboi RC.T. CF44 6BN Independent Report to Iht. l rtJRlet5 of Life in the Nalions. I include my r¢port on the accounts of the TTht for the y¢ar ending 31112121 My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Cbarity Commissioners. An exarnination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charkty and a comparison of 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 such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opÈnion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examinei s Rtaleinenl. In connection with my examination, no matter h&s come to my attention which gÉv¢s me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act.. and to prepare accounts with the accounting records and comply with the accounting r¢quir¢ments of the 1993 Act have not been met-,or to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Sincerely D. M. Mills 9of9
Appendix A
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The Haven Llewwlyn Street Trycynon Aberdare R.C.T. CF44 8LA 30th October 2022 The Trustees Life in the Nations John Street Abercwmboi R.C.T. CF44 6BN Indep¢nd¢nt Examiner* %t<itement In connection with my examinatio no matt¢r has Come to my attention: (l) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act and To Prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Have not been met, OT (2) to which in my opinion, attention, should he drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sincerely D. M. Mills P ilO-