The Pentecostal Church, Canterbury Charity Number 1054365 Annual Trustees Report September 1st 2022 to August 31st 2023 The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statement of the charity for the year ending 31 $1 August 2023 and is prepared to meet the requirements for the Trustees report and accounts for submission lo the Charities Commission. The objects of the Charity are: _ 11 The advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning His son Jesus Christ the Lord. The preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Doctrines and Articles of Belief of the Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland as approved by the General Council from time to time. 2) The furtherance of other charitable work of the Church consistent with the above Doctrines and Articles. 3) The furtherance of the work of the Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland, the promotion of the spiritual teaching and maintenance of the Doctrines and Articles. 4) Such other charitable purposes as shall further the attainment of the above objects of the church or any of them. The names of the trustees are as follows: . Dr Aaron Berko Dr Anthony Onuchukwu Shadreck Chikomba Joanna Addison Actlvltle8 The church maintained its work of ministry during the year under review with its regular weekly public Sunday worship SeiceS taking place at the Woolf Lecture Theatre, University of Kent and at the Hub, Graham Bell House, Unit 16B-C, Roper Close in Canterbury, when university was not in session. The Church's commitment to offer Christian Education and training continued with inhouse training programmes for ministry and connect leaders, lay workers, and volunteers. Other events which took place during the year include the following.. the Firm foundation discipleship classes, aimed at grounding believers in the faith and key biblical doctrines, Praise and worship night, Easter, and Christmas productions, Summer Bible School and Water baptism classes, Real Talk series which focussed on practical life issues such as faith, marriage, relationships, managing finances and mental health. PAGE I
Church Family picnics aimed at building relationships among members and quiz nights. Induction classes for new church members. The church continues to lease out units 16B-C Graham Bell House, Roper Road, Canterbury, and used this facility for ils SeICe$ when the university was not in session and for education and training programmes. Our outreach programs during the year included visiting, donating, and serving at the homeless shelter. The church also supported the Foodbank in its community initiative of providing food parcels to individuals and families being severely impacted by the ongoing economic difficulties. The property at Anne Green Walk, Canterbury is rented out to generate revenue income. The trustees consider that the risks to the Charity are covered sufficiently by the church insuran policy with Kingdom Bank Ltd, and the building's insurance policy on 9 Anne Green Walk. Review of the Finances The statement of financial activities for the year under review are set out from page 3. The Charity's income for 22123 was £105.510k, and expenditure forthe yearwas £126.865k. The income in the main was raised through the generous voluntary donalions from members and rental income from the Church property. The overall income improved by £15.311k compared to the previous year and can be attributed lo increase in the number of voluntary contributors. The charity is reporting an excess of expendilure over income of1£21.354kl in the main due lo an accrual relating to lease payment(£33.818kl for Unit 16B-C Graham House, Roper Close, Canterbury following on from an agreement reached with the landlords, and payments to reduce the arrears are already being made. Our financial resources were used to meet the church's obligations and to support various local, international partners and missionaries. Volunteers Trustees are most grateful for the generous support received during the year from our volunteers and members. Their contribution and had work made it possible for the church to fulfil its mission and goals of reaching out to be a blessing to the local Community and through our support to missionaries abroad. Looking Forward to 2023124 The church intends to continue its work of ministry and will seek to work collaboratively wilh other ministries and churches in the city, to be a blessing and spreading the message of hope and the love Jesus Christ, and making positive contribution towards citizens of our city, especially those who are disadvantaged. The church will continue to pursue the opportunity which has arisen to acquire a piece of land adjacent to the University of Kent subject to planning pemission being granted by the council. From September 2023, the church will run its moming Sunday lebratiOn selv1 at The Hub, Roper Close, and a targeted evening setvice for students at Woolf Lecture Theatre, University Kent. Approved by the Trustees at a Church Council Meeting held on 3151 August 2024 PAGE 2
NEW LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2022 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 AUGUST2023 INCOME.. Offerings Designated giving PayPal offerings Rental income Gross interest Van hire Hall hire Sundry receipt 89273.51 67404.45 0.00 10375.(h) 3074.61 lii(x).00 12.80 0.00 1327.17 10gJ).(M) 0.38 2050.00 150.(X) 0.00 105510.92 2.35 90199.35 EXPENDITURE= Administration and website Resources and outreach Ministries Training Repairs and renewals Vehicle running and travel Premises rent Premises light and heat Premises repairs Outside premises hire Hygiene and cleaning Subscriptions Sponsorship and giving DBS checks Wages and fees Interns Hub insurance Examiner's fee Payroll services Speakers's costs Gifts and cards Accountant's fees Expenses Returned cheques Petty cash Bank charges Multimedia Equipment purchases Equipment hire Welcome and giving Sundry expenses Equipment depreciation Office equipment depreciation 2757.17 917.96 1359.14 4680.75 596.92 2220.06 3111.08 33818.80 9054.69 567.76 1920.32 1058.(M) 54.92 915.42 4307.50 4208.87 3503.10 310.00 1196.50 1244.00 4440.21 393.80 51193.58 al0.) 1549.88 2107.53 3641.33 185.80 50646.65 5(Kl. 728.15 216.00 198.00 698.36 216.0) 180.(M) 1400.00 487.40 250.00 650.(h) 12ty).(M) 128.90 2016.34 9.33 650.(X) 323.06 1050.79 212.09 1884.0) 2555.62 7S2.60 1992.37 66.85 2524.82 64.00 516.32 157.07 2020.0)
Architect 1546.01 126865.65 gOSW.17 EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME: -£21,354.73 -490.82 I have prepared these accounts from the records presented and certify same to be in accordance therewith. Lombard House Business Centre 12-17 Upper Bridge Street Canterbury Kent CT12NF Kite Accountants Certified Practising Accountant Andrew Kite Isep 2, 2024 08..05 GMT+II l agree that the above accounts are correct to the best of my knowledge and hereby sign on behalf of the trustees. Signed 04Ee Name Dr Aaron Berko Date 0210912024
NEW LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH BALANCE SHEET ASAT 31 AUGUST 2023 2022 ASSETS Equipment B/fd Additions Depreciation Office equipment B/fd Depreciation 8078.00 4545.82 l(I)98.O) -2524.82 10099.00 -2020.(M) 322.00 -64.00 402. 258.00 Property 68045.00 68045.(M) Balancesat bank Current account AGW account Savings account Designated giving account Sunshine fund Bible school fund 51866.19 5741.13 1842.77 745.84 43135.04 5796.13 1829.97 4423.91 1723.31 2495.79 66343.15 1778.31 LIABILITIES Rent Dunsthorpe -33818.80 NET ASSETS £110,926.35 ACCUMULATING FUND B/fd 132281.08 -21354.73 132771.90 Plus excess 4g).82 £110,926.35
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Report to the trustees Charity Name New Life Church Canterbury, Kent On accounts for the year 31 August 2023 Charity no ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 to 3 1 to 2(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above 31/08/2023. DD / MM / YYYY . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 . I report in respect of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement considered as part of an independent examination.
In carrying out my examination, I noted a few immaterial operational issues which the Trustees have been made aware of.
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.
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Signed: Date: 30 August 2024
Name: Shamiso Magaisa ACA
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