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2024-04-05-accounts

WICKFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

CROUCH DRIVE

WICKFORD

ESSEX

SS11 8AQ

Registered Charity: 1054350

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT

AND

INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

Alex Peter Day ACA MAAT

A P Day Accountants

3 Hollow Cottages

Purfleet on Thames

Essex

RM19 1QP

Email: alex@apdayaccountants.co.uk

WICKFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Crouch Drive Wickford Essex SSII 8AQ 27 June 2024 REPORT OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL CHARITY TRUSTEES AND HOLDING TEI TRUSTEES f4OR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 CHURCH COUNCIL MEIVIBERS AND HOLDING TRUSTEES The members of the Church Council and Holding Trustees during the year were as follows: _ Church Council Charit Trustees Alan Richard Bliss Danisa Moyo Malcolm William Read (Chair/Secretary) Derek Sainsbury Peter John Smith (Treasurer) Jonathan Richard Ward Holdin Trustees William Arthur Harbottle Roger Victor Hudson John Frank Longhurst Malcolrn William Read STRUC'I'URE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Wickford Christian Centre is registered with the Charity Commission (Regyistration nurnber 1054350) and is constituted by a Constitution adopted on 30 May 2006. A board of trustees (The Church Council) manage the charity and report to the full membership of the Church. Governance is by majority voting on all issues. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees, from amongst the membership of Wickford Christian Centre, is the responsibility of the Church Council and members are considered carefully to ensure that they are suitable for the position, prior to appointment. New trustees are given training &s considered appropriate. All servingT trustees are encouraged to attend training courses as appropriate to their onbToingT needs. Wickford Christian Centre, in fellowship with Assemblie5 of God and a member of the Evangelical Alliance. ReElStered Charity No. 1054350. .uk ernall: hello wlclrfordehurch.o www.wlcl(fordchureh.o .uk Tel: 01268 733200

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The object of the charity is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith of Assemblies of God. As such, the principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith. When planning and carrying out our activities for the year, the trustees have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and have had due regard for such guidance. ACIIIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Wickford Christian Centre seeks to be a church that is warn] and welcoming to all. Sunday morning services are well attended by a diverse congregation. These services are l ive-streamed in part, for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the church in person and for anyone who wishes to hear the Christian message and join in Christian worship. This has included people in various parts of the UK and some from overseas. The church meets at other times for prayer and Bible Study both in person at the church and remotely via "Zoom" On a monthly basis, a Lunch is provided after the Sunday Service, primarily for those who live on their own althougyh all are welcome. Also, Care Groups are hosted in peoples, homes to provide encouragement, fellowship, and support. Children's and Youth work continued duringi the year with a weekly children, s programme duringy terni time, in both Wickford and Craylands, Basildon. The Youth Club meets at the church fortnightly, and a Sunday School is also provided during our Sunday Services. All these works report encouraging times with those attending. During tenn time, a thrivingy Parents and Toddlers gyroup is held in the church on Tuesday mornings. Other activities include a craftin& &yroup, schools visits (in conjunction with other churches in the town), and a weekly outreach in Wickford High Street, where Members of the public have asked for prayer. The church administers a Care in the Community Fund for those in need and we are also pleased to actively work with other churches in the town to operate a Foodbank to similarly provide help and support for those struggling. This truly has a positive impact in the community in challenging times. This has also given us the opportunity to invite people to "Re-connect" providing a meal, twice a month, on a Sunday afternoon and to share the good news of Jesus Christ in a relevant but less fomial way. Overseas, Christian missions have also been supported in India, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - all donations are made via UK registered charities. The trustees wish to record their thanks to all who contribute to the work of the charity in any way and to God himself for his enabling and continued blessings. Wickford Christian Centre, in fellowship with Assemblies of God and a member of the Evangelical Alliance. Registered Charity No. 1054350. .uk ernail: hello wlclrford¢hur¢h.o vAvw.wlckford¢hur¢h.o .uk T•1: 01268 733200

FINANCIAL REVIEW The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The trustees consider that the charity has sutTicient fimds to continue its activities and objectives and confimi that there are no outstanding liabilities. The trustees further consider that income and expenditure are at a level to keep the charity financially viable. The reserves policy of Wickford Christian Centre is to hold six months of all expenditure, to allow the church to adapt to any changes in the income or expenditure of the church, plus a further ten thousand pounds, to allow for any emergency or other unplanned expenditure. The trustees currently believe this amount to be £55,000. Reserves held on 05 April 2024 were £63,362.54, which the trustees consider is in accordance with the reserves policy. The trustees consider that the following designated funds are of material significance - values on 05 April 2024: Wickford Christian Centre Care in the Community Fund: £21,114.96 The trustees anticipate that this will be largTely used in the following year and will be monitored on a regular basis. Building Fund: £30,000 This money has been set aside for future building projects or property acquisitions. No such projects are envisaged in the immediate future but are anticipated in the medium to longy tern]. STATEMENT We certify that the books, vouchers, and inforn]ation 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 AND HOLDING TRUSTEES. Malcolm W. Read Chalr of Church Council Wickford Christian Centre, in fellowship with Assemblies of God and a member of the Evangelical Alliance. Registered Charity No. 1054350. .uk emall: hello wlckford¢htsfch.o www.wlckfordchurch.o .uk Tel: 01268 733200

WICKFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Crouch Drive Wickford Essex SSII 8AQ Church Accounts for ear endin 5thA ril 2024 We, the undersigned, being the Church Council (Charity Trustees) of wickt.ord christi￿ Centre, hereby approve the Church Accounis of the said Wickford Christian Centre for the year ending 5 April 2024, which havc been submitted to Al¢x Peter t)ay of. A P Day Accountants, Purfleet on Thames, Essex for Independent Examination. Signed: Date: J Lw<Z- 1<9 ty A R Bliss Ministerlmember of Church Council Signed: Date: Dmo Member of Church Council Signed: Date: i? 24)£Lfr MWReud ChurL'h Secreta Ichair of Church Council Signe Date: r/4 D ,Sainsbu Member of Church Council Signed: Date: )9 i. 2¢Jl P J Smith Church Treasurer/Member of Church Council Signed: Date: 23, J4J￿& 2c)g4* .l R Ward Member of Chureh Council Wickford Christian Centre, in fellowship with Assemblies of God and a member of the Evangelical Alliance. Registered Charity No. 1054350. .uk email: hello wickfordchurch.or www.wickfordchurch.o .uk Tel: 01268 733200

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Wickford Christian Centre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 13.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Alex Peter Day ACA MAAT

A P Day Accountants

3 Hollow Cottages Purfleet RM19 1QP Date: 2 July 2024

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Wickford Christian Centre Receipts and payments - combined funds Selected period: 06 April 2023 to 05 April 2024

From
Note
To
05 April 2024
06 April 2023
06 April 2022
05 April 2023
Receipts
Donations, Legacies and similar incoming resources
Audio/Visual
CAM - Lighthouse Project
Gift Aid - General
Miscellaneous
Tax Refund - General
Tithes & Offerings
Transport gifts and offerings
Total: Donations, Legacies and similar incoming resources
Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects
Alpha
Busy Bees
Childrens & YP Worship Workshop
Donations for Needy
Parents & Toddlers
Ruiru Feeding Programme
Sparks
Sunday Singles Lunch
Youth Group
Total: Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects
Investment income
Interest
Total: Investment income
Other incoming resources
Tax Refund - WCC Care Fund
Total: Other incoming resources
Total receipts
Payments
Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects
Alpha
Busy Bees
C Seymour - Other
CAM - C Seymour
CAM - Lighthouse
CAM Personal Needs
Care in Community Exp - Donor
Care in Community Exp - WCC
Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Christmas Gifts
Church Functions
Congo - Pastor Kalenga
Craylands Dynamites
Craylands Expenditure
Evangelism - Other
India Support
Mens Breakfast
Miscellaneous Expenses
Miscellaneous Gifts
500.00
750.00

46.44
67,644.57
54,845.35
73.97
236.00
14,287.78
12,470.78
31,137.20
30,922.83

2,500.00
113,643.52
101,771.40
500.00

42.00
79.00
500.00

10,779.00
10,200.00
1,181.50
902.02
240.00
300.00
490.00
594.35

1,755.00
474.99
255.00
14,207.49
14,085.37
1,624.20
261.03
1,624.20
261.03
2,521.00

2,521.00

131,996.21
116,117.80
134.98


2.00

940.00

2,521.83

46.44

500.00
3,917.00
1,318.39
10,437.80

600.00
600.00
250.50


251.50
240.00

746.51
1,077.37

62.22
170.70
125.61
288.00
288.00
231.58

167.19
127.50
256.08
425.80

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From
Note
To
05 April 2024
06 April 2023
06 April 2022
05 April 2023
New Life Homes
Parents & Toddlers
Pastoral Care Expenses
Reconnect
Ruiru Feeding Program
Sparks
Sunday Fellowship Lunch
Sunday School
Teen Challenge
Thirtyone:eight
Video Equipment
Web-site
Womens Activities
Young at Heart
Youth Connections
Youth Group
Total: Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects
Support costs
Administration Costs
Advertising
Audio & Video Media
Broadband
Building Insurance
Gardening
Hospitality
Kitchen Items
Minibus Expenses
Music Equipment
Postage
Refreshment Supplies
Stationery
Subscriptions
Telephone
Worship Group
Total: Support costs
Expenditure on managing-administering the charity
AOG Regional Day Expenses
Administrator
Building Maintenance
Bungalow - Maintenance Costs
Bungalow - Running Costs
Cleaner
Cleaning/Toilet Materials
Communion Cups
Conference Expenses
Electricity
Equipment Repairs
Gas Bill
Log Cabin & Shed Expenses
Mileage Claim
Ministerial - Childrens Pastor
Ministerial - Pastoral Assistant
Ministerial - Senior Minister
New Equipment
Pension Contribution - Pastoral Assistan
Pension Contribution - WCC
Professional Fees
Stewardship Costs
480.00
680.00
714.45
438.20
275.29
363.65
359.10
60.56
240.00
300.00
565.52
387.23
551.92
539.63
203.55
130.32

300.00
153.40
153.40
69.96
3,275.97

71.98
323.87


50.00

6.50
458.10
281.09
21,835.50
15,325.19
487.94
33.00
97.34
58.61

5.99
430.92
317.37
3,081.45
2,519.22
589.00
631.00
177.89
331.07
487.58
802.04

296.70
4,767.92
3,033.22
6.00
24.75
371.39

174.27
753.05
2,836.87
3,578.32
345.41
281.52
6,751.55
727.55
20,605.53
13,393.41

45.00
5,040.00
4,575.00
2,533.26
3,137.97
1,309.36

3,122.51
2,341.22
1,778.25
1,314.30
88.96
77.37
920.47

1,339.64
1,212.85
1,588.60
917.72
32.98
14.95
3,820.95
2,026.10
434.00
433.19

41.40
6,600.00
3,000.00
2,740.92
14,220.00
33,000.00
30,000.00
1,784.89
2,256.13
(68.04)
(319.20)
119.07
659.55
500.00
559.95
770.40
677.70

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From
Note
To
05 April 2024
06 April 2023
06 April 2022
05 April 2023
Training - General
Training Expenses - MIT
Visiting Ministry
Water Rates
Total: Expenditure on managing-administering the charity
Total payments
Reconciliation of Opening and Closing Cash/Bank Balances
Opening Cash/Bank Balance – 6 April
Total Receipts
Total (Payment)
Closing Cash/Bank Balance – 5 April
72.00

240.00
1,840.00
4,857.12
1,398.89
88.96
76.84
72,714.30
70,506.93
115,155.33
99,225.53
135,613.27
118,721.00
131,996.21
116,177.80
(115,155.33)
(99,225.53)
152,454.15
135,613.27

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Wickford Christian Centre

Analysis of receipts and payments Selected period: 06 April 2023 to 05 April 2024

Total
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
Incoming resources
Donations, Legacies and similar incoming resources
1101 - Tithes & Offerings 31,137.20 31,137.20 30,922.83
1102 - Gift Aid - General 67,644.57 67,644.57 54,845.35
1121 - Tax Refund - General 14,287.78 14,287.78 12,470.78
1141 - Audio/Visual 500.00 500.00 750.00
1281 - Transport gifts and offerings 2,500.00
1601 - CAM - Lighthouse Project 46.44
1801 - Miscellaneous 73.97 73.97 236.00
Donations, Legacies and similar 113,143.52 500.00 113,643.52 101,771.40
incoming resources Totals
Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects
1131 - Donations for Needy 10,779.00 10,779.00 10,200.00
1202 - Parents & Toddlers 1,181.50 1,181.50 902.02
1203 - Sparks 490.00 490.00 594.35
1207 - Busy Bees 42.00 42.00 79.00
1212 - Alpha 500.00 500.00
1214 - Childrens & YP Worship 500.00 500.00
Workshop
1216 - Youth Group 474.99 474.99 255.00
1218 - Sunday Singles Lunch 1,755.00
1611 - Ruiru Feeding Programme 240.00 240.00 300.00
Activities in furtherance of the 2,428.49 11,779.00 14,207.49 14,085.37
charity's objects Totals
Investment income
1111 - Interest 1,624.20 1,624.20 261.03
Investment income Totals 1,624.20 1,624.20 261.03
Other incoming resources
1126 - Tax Refund - WCC Care Fund 2,521.00 2,521.00
Other incoming resources Totals 2,521.00 2,521.00
Incoming resources Grand 117,196.21 14,800.00 131,996.21 116,117.80
totals

Resources used

Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects

5104 - Parents & Toddlers 714.45 714.45 438.20
5107 - Busy Bees 2.00
5114 - Craylands Dynamites 746.51 746.51 1,077.37
5116 - Youth Group 458.10 458.10 281.09
5117 - Youth Connections 6.50
5118 - Sparks 565.52 565.52 387.23
5121 - Sunday School 141.78 61.77 203.55 130.32
5132 - Young at Heart 50.00
5141 - Alpha 17.48 117.50 134.98

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Total
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
5145 - Reconnect 359.10 359.10 60.56
5146 - Evangelism - Other 170.70 170.70 125.61
5152 - Sunday Fellowship Lunch 551.92 551.92 539.63
5161 - Craylands Expenditure 62.22
5171 - Womens Activities 323.87 323.87
5173 - Mens Breakfast 231.58 231.58
5201 - CAM - C Seymour 2,521.83
5202 - Congo - Pastor Kalenga 240.00 240.00
5204 - C Seymour - Other 940.00
5205 - CAM - Lighthouse 46.44
5208 - Ruiru Feeding Program 240.00 240.00 300.00
5209 - New Life Homes 480.00 480.00 680.00
5211 - India Support 288.00 288.00 288.00
5214 - Teen Challenge 300.00
5217 - Christian Solidarity Worldwide 600.00 600.00 600.00
5218 - CAM Personal Needs 500.00
5221 - Thirtyone:eight 153.40 153.40 153.40
5231 - Care in Community Exp - Donor 3,917.00 3,917.00 1,318.39
5232 - Care in Community Exp - WCC 576.42 9,861.38 10,437.80
5251 - Miscellaneous Expenses 167.19 167.19 127.50
5261 - Church Functions 251.50
5286 - Web-site 71.98
5294 - Video Equipment 69.96 69.96 3,275.97
5394 - Miscellaneous Gifts 256.08 256.08 425.80
5396 - Christmas Gifts 51.00 199.50 250.50
5399 - Pastoral Care Expenses 275.29 275.29 363.65
Activities in furtherance of the 6,499.01 627.42 14,709.07 21,835.50 15,325.19
charity's objects Totals
Support costs
5281 - Postage 6.00 6.00 24.75
5282 - Telephone 345.41 345.41 281.52
5283 - Broadband 430.92 430.92 317.37
5291 - Music Equipment 4,575.22 192.70 4,767.92 3,033.22
5292 - Audio & Video Media 5.99
5293 - Worship Group 6,299.98 451.57 6,751.55 727.55
5354 - Gardening 589.00 589.00 631.00
5371 - Stationery 174.27 174.27 753.05
5372 - Advertising 97.34 97.34 58.61
5391 - Kitchen Items 487.58 487.58 802.04
5392 - Refreshment Supplies 371.39 371.39
5395 - Hospitality 177.89 177.89 331.07
5402 - Minibus Expenses 296.70
5518 - Administration Costs 487.94 487.94 33.00
5701 - Building Insurance 3,081.45 3,081.45 2,519.22
5802 - Subscriptions 2,836.87 2,836.87 3,578.32
Support costs Totals 19,961.26 644.27 20,605.53 13,393.41
Expenditure on managing-administering the charity
5301 - Electricity 1,588.60 1,588.60 917.72
5302 - Water Rates 88.96 88.96 76.84
5303 - Gas Bill 3,820.95 3,820.95 2,026.10
5341 - Communion Cups 920.47 920.47
5351 - Cleaner 1,778.25 1,778.25 1,314.30
5352 - Cleaning/Toilet Materials 88.96 88.96 77.37
5356 - Equipment Repairs 32.98 32.98 14.95
5361 - New Equipment 1,784.89 1,784.89 2,256.13
5362 - Building Maintenance 2,533.26 2,533.26 3,137.97
5501 - Ministerial - Senior Minister 33,000.00 33,000.00 30,000.00

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Total
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
5502 - Ministerial - Pastoral Assistant 2,740.92 2,740.92 14,220.00
5503 - Ministerial - Childrens Pastor 6,600.00 6,600.00 3,000.00
5506 - Pension Contribution - WCC 119.07 119.07 659.55
5508 - Stewardship Costs 770.40 770.40 677.70
5509 - Visiting Ministry 4,857.12 4,857.12 1,398.89
5511 - Administrator 5,040.00 5,040.00 4,575.00
5512 - Pension Contribution - Pastoral (68.04) (68.04) (319.20)
Assistan
5516 - Mileage Claim 41.40
5603 - Bungalow - Running Costs 3,122.51 3,122.51 2,341.22
5604 - Bungalow - Maintenance Costs 1,309.36 1,309.36
5611 - Log Cabin & Shed Expenses 434.00 434.00 433.19
5801 - Conference Expenses 1,339.64 1,339.64 1,212.85
5803 - Professional Fees 500.00 500.00 559.95
5804 - Training Expenses - MIT 240.00 240.00 1,840.00
5806 - AOG Regional Day Expenses 45.00
5808 - Training - General 72.00 72.00
Expenditure on managing- 72,714.30 72,714.30 70,506.93
administering the charity Totals
Resources used Grand totals 99,174.57 627.42 15,353.34 115,155.33 99,225.53

Reconciliation of Fund Balances at 5 April 2024

Unrestricted
General Fund
Designated
Minibus
New Beginning Support
WCC Care in Community
Building Fund
Restricted
Alpha
Audio/Visual
Building
Care in Community (Donor)
Children & YP Music & Worship
Minibus
Sunday Lunch Club
WCC Care in Community
Bfwd
£
Income
£
Expenses
Transfers
£
£
Cfwd
£
83,740.90 117,196.21 99,174.57
( 38,400.00 )
63,362.54
2,500.00
305.52
13,342.38
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-
-

627.42
8,400.00
-
30,000.00

2,500.00

305.52
21,114.96
30,000.00
16,147.90 - 627.42
38,400.00
53,920.48
117.50
500.00
2,793.76
9,699.52
-
11,938.74
1,343.06
9,331.89
500.00
500.00
-
-

500.00
-
-
13,300.00
117.50
-
644.27
-

-
-

3,917.00
-
-
-

-
-

613.69
-
10,060.88
-
-

500.00

355.73

2,793.76

5,782.52

500.00

11,938.74

729.37
12,571.01
35,724.47 14,800.00 15,353.34
-
35,171.13
135,613.27 131,996.21 115,155.33
-

152,454.15

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Wickford Christian Centre

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by fund) As at: 05 April 2024

Balance
Previous
balance
Tangible Assets
1302: Church Building - Fixed Asset
General fund
Unrestricted
500,000.00
500,000.00
500,000.00
500,000.00
1303: Church Contents - Fixed Asset
General fund
Unrestricted
90,000.00
49,000.00
90,000.00
49,000.00
1351: Bungalow - Fixed Asset
General fund
Unrestricted
325,000.00
325,000.00
325,000.00
325,000.00
1352: Bungalow Contents - Fixed asset
General fund
Unrestricted
7,500.00
5,500.00
7,500.00
5,500.00
Tangible Assets
922,500.00
879,500.00
Cash At Bank And In Hand
1501: Barclays Current Account
Restricted
355.73
500.00
Restricted
229.37
1,343.06
Restricted
500.00
117.50
Restricted
93.76
93.76
Restricted
197.06
414.06
Restricted
313.39
774.27
Designated
772.58
-
Unrestricted
2,182.31
2,049.67
Restricted
500.00
-
Audio/Visual Fund
Sunday Lunch Club
Alpha
Building Fund
Care in Community Fund
Care in Community - WCC
Care in Community - WCC
General fund
Children & YP Music & Worship
Minibus Fund
Restricted
38.24
38.24
5,182.44
5,330.56
1502: Kingdom Bank Deposit Account
General fund
Unrestricted
22,566.12
22,318.29
22,566.12
22,318.29
1506: Cash
General fund
Unrestricted
164.80
-
164.80
-
1510: Barclays Deposit Account
Sunday Lunch Club
Restricted
500.00
-
Building Fund
Restricted
2,700.00
2,700.00
Building Fund
Designated
30,000.00
-
Care in Community Fund
Restricted
5,585.46
9,285.46
Care in Community - WCC
Restricted
12,257.62
8,557.62
Care in Community - WCC
Designated
20,342.38
13,342.38
General fund
Unrestricted
38,449.31
59,372.94
500,000.00
500,000.00
500,000.00
500,000.00
90,000.00
49,000.00
90,000.00
49,000.00
325,000.00
325,000.00
325,000.00
325,000.00
7,500.00
5,500.00
7,500.00
5,500.00
5,182.44
5,330.56
22,566.12
22,318.29
22,566.12
22,318.29
164.80
-
164.80
-
500.00
-
2,700.00
2,700.00
30,000.00
-
5,585.46
9,285.46
12,257.62
8,557.62
20,342.38
13,342.38
38,449.31
59,372.94

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Balance
Previous
balance
Minibus Fund
Restricted
11,900.50
11,900.50
Minibus Fund
Designated
2,500.00
2,500.00
New Beginings Support
Designated
305.52
305.52
124,540.79
107,964.42
Cash At Bank And In Hand
152,454.15
135,613.27
Grand Total
1,074,954.15
1,015,113.27
11,900.50
11,900.50
2,500.00
2,500.00
305.52
305.52
124,540.79
107,964.42

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